Eight Simple Steps of Image Editing
A great example of how to use Photoshop’s tool in the eight basic applications. Could be applied to any image editor.
Editing an image is like editing text. When you edit text, you take an existing piece of text and fix what is wrong with it. The same is true for editing an image. But first you must learn to speak the language of the image. This series of steps will help you to focus on the individual problems an image might have. It will also help you to understand how to use Photoshop’s tools together.
Image Editing
Step 1: Crop, Rotate & Scale
Step 2: Fix Scratches & Dust using the Clone Tool
Step 3: Expand the Tonal Range using Levels
Step 4: Add Contrast using Curves
Step 5: Adjust Midtones using Curves
Step 6: Adjust Color using Curves
Step 7: Improve Sharpness using Unsharp Mask
Step 8: Compare
